Winemaker Notes
Crystal clear light yellow with a wide bubble stream. Expressive with citrus and floral notes. Well-balanced aromatic freshness and fine bubbles.
Serve chilled with pasta or risotto, especially with mushroom sauce.
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Tasting Panel
Befitting the brand name, this certified-organic blend of Colombard, Chardonnay, and Macabeo would indeed be just the thing for an al fresco interlude. Bright apple and lemon dominate on both the nose—sprinkled with hints of green melon and almond blossom—and the bouncy, juicy palate, where spring herbs alight to balance the fruit.
Appreciated worldwide as an iconic token of celebration and luxury, sparkling wines from France come in more forms than just Champagne. In order to bear the label, ‘Champagne’, a sparkling wine must originate from the northeastern region of France—called Champagne—and adhere to strict quality standards. Champagne’s chalky, limestone and soils and cold, continental climate create grapes with ample acidity and concentration. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are permitted for use in Champagne.
French sparkling wines made outside of Champagne take the name Crémant. Crémant de Bourgogne, Alsace, Loire and Limoux are the best known. These are made using the same technique as that of Champagne, called méthode traditionelle, but typically are composed of the regional grape variety. Usually dry to off-dry with bright acidity, these are often characterized by qualities of lemon, peach, marzipan and white flowers.